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Sean Paul
Stage is set in San Antonio
Coaches, players talked about Final Four storylines, approaches and more as they prepared for Saturday's matchups. We highlight the notable quotes. Plus: UConn and Miami land some big names in the transfer portal, Kansas loses another player to the portal, Ohio State might have Thornton back, and there was an awesome NIT finale.
Pitino vs. Pitino, twice a season
Xavier hires Richard Pitino as its new coach, meaning a father-son Big East showdowns will be a regular thing. He wasn't the only son of a famous coach who got a new job on Tuesday. We break down the coaching news, some huge names that entered the transfer portal (like one of Richard's players), the biggest names in the portal thus far, and the then rank the Sweet 16 games.
Indiana hires a 'grinder'
Did the Hoosiers win the press conference by hiring West Virginia coach Darian DeVries? Maybe not. Instead, they got a coach who'll just win. Sounds pretty good. Plus, Alabama State kicks off March Madness with a delightful finish, UNC rolls, and we highlight the seven players who could become March legends, and the five upsets to pick.
Some things never change
Gonzaga clinched a spot in the NCAA Tournament for the 26th consecutive year thanks to winning the WCC tourney for the 20th time under Mark Few. Plus: three more teams clinched bids, Big 12 and ACC tourneys began, and we highlight the impending entrants to the transfer portal.
Even when it loses, the SEC wins
Georgia stuns No. 3 Florida in a big upset -- which might actually help the league when it comes to overall NCAA Tournament bids. Plus, Oklahoma State surprises Iowa State, Duke loses Tyrese Proctor, Georgetown won't have Thomas Sorber, and we highlight the top coaching candidates for Utah.
Agony and ecstasy
Michigan State regained its footing in the Big Ten race with a stellar win over Purdue, while Kansas' rough season continued. It suffered the biggest-ever loss by a preseason No. 1 team. Plus: Miss State snags its best win of the season., Wisconsin's fun time rolls on, Texas Tech shocked, and much more.
Big Ten topsy-turvy
Michigan now leads the league after rallying past Purdue, not to mention Michigan State's surprising home loss to Indiana. Also, Kentucky shoots past Tennessee, Auburn, Alabama, and Florida roll on, and Kansas State stays hot. Plus, we look at the players who's improved the most during league play.
Kentucky's magic act
Wildcats pull off a win against yet another top 15 team -- despite playing without two points guards and another starter. Plus, we dive into the games that'll impact the NCAA tourney bubble, highlight St. John's amazing defense, the wild night in Saint Louis, and much more.